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CY11 UJZ

2011 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

130,570 mi
Last recorded130,570 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 52098,041 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCY11 UJZ
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2025 130,570 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2024 120,033 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2023 107,111 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2022 91,410 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2022 91,410 miles

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Aug 2021 87,264 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2021 87,261 miles

Front Coil spring fractured or broken both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2020 73,773 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 68,815 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2018 61,867 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 54,022 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2017 54,022 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Jul 2016 45,248 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 35,410 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Jul 2014 25,188 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

How Reliable is the BMW 520?

Based on 1,661,806 MOT tests across 152,584 vehicles.

78.5%
Pass Rate
7,968
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
152,584
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 47,121
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 22,647
Brake pipe excessively corroded 16,724
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 15,884
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 14,720
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CY11 UJZ is a 2011 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2011 BMW 520 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.8% with a typical mileage of 98,041 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 520 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 47,121 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CY11 UJZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 520 typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 15 years old, this BMW 520 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was CY11 UJZ registered?

CY11 UJZ is a 2011 BMW 520, first registered on 1 August 2011.

Is CY11 UJZ safe to buy?

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